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  1. DeansFamily

    place to sleep

    We've plenty of caminos under our belt pre and post covid (last one Roncesvalles to Finisterre starting 3rd March this year) and we plan to start at Santander early September to get a few miles up whilst walking to Oviedo to meet up with Camino Family and walk the Primitivo again. Having walked...
  2. DeansFamily

    Credencial in Irun

    Yes, the municipal albergue has credentials available to buy. No need to stress, they will be able to help. You cannot book as it is a municipal so just turn up. All info you need on it is on the Gronze website for the Norte. Enjoy as it is a wonderful Camino.
  3. DeansFamily

    Walking with daughter and niece both 15. Too young????

    No, fifteen year olds are quite capable of walking a Camino. My daughter walked the Frances and Fiisterre at 14, the Norte and Primitivo at 15, and has just completed the VdlP at 16. There are some major questions you have to answer yourself before taking them along. Are they fit, mature and...
  4. DeansFamily

    What's going on? Camino del Norte hard?

    We enjoyed walking the Norte from Hendaye. The scenery is striking in many parts, the wonderful Donativos gave us cherished memories, the variants (especially before crossing over to Santander) were worth the effort. But I agree that there are sections of the Norte that can challenge especially...
  5. DeansFamily

    Sometimes it’s hard to be a Pilgrim!

    Thinking of this post watching all the sodden pilgrims we passed while driving through sections of the Finisterre and Portugese Caminos. Sitting in a nice dry car, we were really feeling for you. Wishing dry weather for you all.......Buen Camino
  6. DeansFamily

    "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few....

    First day is always the hardest because of no set routine. Hang in there.....It will get easier. :)
  7. DeansFamily

    "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few....

    We found cafes to be unreliable for us to rely on as they wouldn't be open in the small towns by the time we set out, and the next town could be 10km away. Had some luck with panaderias for hot bread and croissants, but we mainly relied on porridge that I could cook in an available microwave...
  8. DeansFamily

    Sometimes it’s hard to be a Pilgrim!

    Yes, it's hard to be a pilgrim on the Norte but so rewarding. Walking into Santiago was magic on Tuesday afternoon. Locals calling out encouragement, fellow Norte pilgrims we knew welcoming us everywhere as we neared the Pilgrim Centre, it couldn't have been better. Hang in there as it will be...
  9. DeansFamily

    "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few....

    Hi Joe, well we arrived in Santiago on Tuesday afternoon and thought I'd better let you know our thoughts on the rest of the Norte. After Bilbao it does primarily turn to asphalt though there are still some locations on the Camino that would be unsuitable for a chariot. But there are alternative...
  10. DeansFamily

    "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few....

  11. DeansFamily

    "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few....

    Hi Joe, composed and attempted to send a reply to you 5 times, and every time it wiped everything I wrote for you. Since then busily travelling South Pacific and England. Will be starting out on 16th April at Irun and will keep you posted about anything helpful to you. As this is a new route for...
  12. DeansFamily

    Early April Norte Weather Conditions

    Thank you for the reassuring news :)
  13. DeansFamily

    New shell for Norte

    Starting the Norte at Irun and wondering where we pick up scallop shells for our packs? Is there a pilgrim office like at StJPdP. Thanks for any information anyone might have.
  14. DeansFamily

    Early April Norte Weather Conditions

    Have been researching posts about weather conditions in Early April but most relate to the Frances route. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect on the Norte route and whether to expect snow conditions at certain stages. We like crisp conditions but want to avoid wading through snow and...
  15. DeansFamily

    Low Cost Camino Norte Please Help

    We are planning on an April Norte if things go to plan. You bring up some really important ideas about preparation for lunch and snacks, and access to cooking facilities for an evening meal, as we get really hungry after a long day of walking (others couldn't believe how much food we could eat...

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